How the Ladybug Got Her Spots

Nancy J. Bell, Author

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the author was raised in the city of Detroit, Michigan. She earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts/Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, a MHA from the University of Phoenix, and a Ph.D. (ABD) from Walden University in Public Heath, with a Community Health Promotion and Education Specialization. Very happily married, she is mother to three awesome children and grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren. As an Author-Activist, she devotes herself to many areas of support involving education, Civil Rights, poverty issues, child advocacy, women´s rights, environmental protection, pubic health issues, and Freedom and Justice for all people. As a missionary, she seeks to alleviate unnecessary suffering and mental anguish through volunteer work and ongoing teaching projects.P>

Kate Sweet, Illustrator

Kate Sweet was born and raised in Latin America, and was educated in the Liberal Arts. She has exhibited in galleries throughout the United States. Her colorful art expresses a fascination with Nature and Nature´' creatures. She hopes children will zoom in with her illustrations to experience the magic of all that exists around them and be inspired to make their own lives joyful and creative. She resides in Florida with her husband and two children.